AI Glossary

Agent permissions

Also called tool permissions

What does “Agent permissions” mean?

Agent permissions: Rules about which actions an agent may take on its own, which need approval and which are blocked entirely. Following the principle of least privilege, an agent should get only the access its task requires.

Agent permissions visual guide: Rules about which actions an agent may take on its own, which need approval and which are blocked entirely. Following the principle of least privilege, an agent should get only the access its task requires.
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What is an example of “Agent permissions”?

An email agent might be allowed to read and draft messages freely but need a person's approval before sending anything.

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